Honeybees are vital for sustainable, productive agriculture, biodiversity in many ecosystems, and nutritional security. However, recent studies have indicated that native bee populations are declining due to climate change, habitat loss, invasive species, parasites and diseases, and the use of pesticides. The major decline in honeybee health puts agriculture, healthy lifestyles, and worldwide food security […]
The Development of Productivity Specialists course is an APO flagship program. It provides opportunities for NPO professionals to learn about and share know-how and best practices in productivity improvement techniques and methods, as well exchange knowledge and experience. The APO established the Accreditation Body Program to develop NPOs as certification bodies (CBs) of productivity specialist-related […]
A well-functioning innovation ecosystem is one driving factor behind the growth of entrepreneurship and business creation, including people, knowledge, networks, role models, and mentoring. Markets, policies, culture, finance, and infrastructure are some of the crucial elements of an innovation ecosystem, where people, as the innovators who develop new ideas and work to transform them into […]
This P-Talk highlights applications of the IoT for higher productivity by focusing on SMEs. Batulzii Dashtseren, Chief Executive Officer, Sanchir Technology LLC, Mongolia, examines the benefits as well as challenges of adopting the IoT faced by SMEs. He explains the use of IoT options for higher productivity based on Mongolian SMEs’ experiences focusing on healthcare, […]
This P-Talk highlights the critical importance of innovation for the economic future of Asia. Raouti Chehih, Founder, Tansley, UAE, explains the current state of innovation in Asia, including examples of successful startups, emerging technologies, and challenges in innovation such as limited access to capital, talent shortages, and regulatory barriers. He also delves into the benefits […]
